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Oct. 14, 2020
Pregnancy Tips for Dental Health
Healthy Living
Back pain, morning sickness, fatigue, hunger — it's hard to know exactly what to expect when you're expecting. Your teeth may seem secondary to other symptoms, but they matter more than you realize. Here's how to keep your smile glowing throughout your pregnancy:
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Jun. 23, 2020
Recognizing vision problems in school-age children
Vision Health
Learn how vision screenings differ from eye exams and how to recognize vision problems in school-age children
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Jun. 8, 2020
Sugar-Free Summer Drinks
Healthy Living
Summertime means we’re reaching for something cold and refreshing more often to keep us hydrated. Sometimes that means grabbing a sports drink, soda or juice loaded with sugar—but it doesn’t have to.
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Apr. 13, 2020
When Do I Need to Change My Toothbrush?
Healthy Living
One of the most important and easy tasks to do to keep healthy is to remember to change your toothbrush every once and a while. When do I need to change my toothbrush?
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Apr. 9, 2020
Tips to Reduce Eye Strain When Working From Home
Vision Health
COVID-19 has many people working from home and we’re spending even more time looking at our screens. Here are a couple of tips to reduce eye strain while working from home.
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Apr. 8, 2020
How to Handle Dental Emergencies During COVID-19
Healthy Living
Dental emergencies can be just as frightening as medical emergencies, especially during a pandemic. To feel more calm and in control, learn how to handle a dental emergency during COVID-19.
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Mar. 17, 2020
Springtime Toothaches | Allergies and Sinus Pressure in Iowa
Healthy Living
Allergies and sinus pressure can lead to a toothache if left untreated. Learn how to keep seasonal allergies at bay.
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Feb. 5, 2020
Ease Dental Anxiety with Your Kids
Dental Health
It’s important to ease dental anxiety in patients of all ages to encourage them to regularly go to the dentist.
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Nov. 27, 2019
Keeping Your Eyes and Smile Healthy When Living with Diabetes
Healthy Living
November is American Diabetes Month and according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) nearly 30 million adults and children are living with diabetes in the U.S. If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, there are connections between diabetes and dental and vision health. What are they? Read this blog to find out.
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Nov. 5, 2019
World Diabetes Day: Learn the Facts on Dental Care for Diabetics
Healthy Living
Because individuals diagnosed with diabetes have high blood sugar levels, they often have problems with their teeth and gums, making dental care for diabetics a critical part of care.
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Sep. 24, 2019
Is Your Child Smoking?
Kid's Health
Tobacco contributes to over 7 million deaths worldwide and 6.3 million of those deaths are from smoking cigarettes. See how to confront your teen about smoking cigarettes.
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Jun. 4, 2019
Every Racecar Driver and Ninja Has to Start Somewhere
Authentically Iowan
Delta Dental of Iowa celebrates Iowans who are making things happen … chasing their dreams … doing things differently … all while staying true to their values and working toward a bigger purpose than personal success. They are Authentically Iowans.
Our first Authentically Iowan is Carlisle native, McKenna Haase. At 22, McKenna is already a champion Sprint racecar driver, the first and only female to win a feature race at the nationally famous Knoxville Speedway.
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Jun. 4, 2019
The Kombucha Health Drink Craze | Is It Actually Good for You?
Healthy Living
Learn what’s in kombucha that can harm your teeth and what to do to prevent the kombucha health drink from causing enamel erosion.
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May 14, 2019
Authentically Iowan - McKenna Haase
Authentically Iowan
Delta Dental of Iowa is celebrating Iowans who make extraordinary things happen — the folks chasing their dreams … shaking things up … all while staying true to their values and working toward a bigger purpose than their own personal success. They are Authentically Iowan. Our first Authentically Iowan is Carlisle native and race car driver, McKenna Haase.
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Mar. 12, 2019
What's in My Disposable Water Bottles?
Healthy Living
When comparing the effects of plastic disposable water bottles to tap water, studies indicate that storage may be the biggest influencer in safety terms.
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Jul. 24, 2018
Vitamins and Minerals Your Mouth Craves
Dental Health
Your daily vitamin (yes, we’re even talking about your gummy vitamins) has benefits beyond your body — your smile needs vitamins and minerals to be healthy too.
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